Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Part of Speech
In each of the following groups, identify the letter
of the item that indicates the part or parts of speech of the word given.
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antics
a. | verb | b. | noun | c. | adjective | d. | adverb |
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congested
a. | verb | b. | noun | c. | adjective | d. | adverb |
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durable
a. | noun and verb | b. | noun and adjective | c. | adjective and
verb | d. | adverb and adjective |
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frugal
a. | verb | b. | noun | c. | adjective | d. | adverb |
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gingerly
a. | noun and verb | b. | noun and adjective | c. | adjective and
verb | d. | adverb and adjective |
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Definition
In each of the following groups, identify the letter of
the word that corresponds to the definition given.
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ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions
a. | banter | b. | antics | c. | incognito | d. | durable |
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declared openly and without shame, acknowledged
a. | wanton | b. | bountiful | c. | enterprising | d. | avowed |
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admitted, declared, sworn
a. | wanton | b. | bountiful | c. | enterprising | d. | avowed |
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consumer goods used repeatedly over a series of years
a. | antics | b. | banter | c. | durable | d. | glut |
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energetic, willing and able to start something new
a. | venerable | b. | congested | c. | enterprising | d. | frugal |
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warily, circumspectly
a. | incognito | b. | legendary | c. | wanton | d. | gingerly |
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Synonym
In each of the following groups, identify the letter of the
item that means the same as the boldface word in the introductory phrase.
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asked to stop those antics
a. | cries | b. | efforts | c. | shenanigans | d. | payments |
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banter endlessly
a. | tease | b. | throw | c. | juggle | d. | worry |
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bantering good-naturedly
a. | shouting | b. | debating | c. | joking | d. | playing |
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a bountiful harvest
a. | late | b. | abundant | c. | shortened | d. | pressured |
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bountiful offerings
a. | frugal | b. | restrained | c. | community | d. | copious |
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congested with shoppers
a. | choked | b. | standing | c. | peppered | d. | forceful |
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durable boots
a. | muddy | b. | long-lasting | c. | scuffed | d. | tight |
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the enterprising businessperson
a. | retired | b. | unemployed | c. | ambitious | d. | polite |
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handled gingerly
a. | forcefully | b. | circumspectly | c. | loudly | d. | carelessly |
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Antonym
In each of the following groups, identify the letter of the
item that means the opposite or almost the opposite of the boldface expression
in the introductory phrase.
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an avowed supporter
a. | wealthy | b. | publicized | c. | undisclosed | d. | grateful |
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banter with the audience
a. | make fun | b. | debate | c. | cause a
dispute | d. | pretend disagreement |
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overheard the banter
a. | carefree whistling | b. | quiet whispers | c. | silly
bragging | d. | serious talk |
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bountiful gifts
a. | wrapped | b. | scarce | c. | donated | d. | indulgent |
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a bountiful flow
a. | scanty | b. | torrential | c. | bubbly | d. | intermittent |
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the congested freeway
a. | modern | b. | four-lane | c. | decrepit | d. | uncluttered |
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a frugal existence
a. | sensible | b. | bare-bones | c. | wasteful | d. | sweet |
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gingerly inquire
a. | aggressively | b. | casually | c. | sensitively | d. | frequently |
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handle gingerly
a. | confidently | b. | carefully | c. | routinely | d. | tentatively |
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Completing the Sentence
From the four items given, identify the
letter of the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
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The class clown’s goofy _____ made the group laugh.
a. | gluts | b. | antics | c. | wantons | d. | incognitos |
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The seal’s _____ with a ball make it seem like a playful child.
a. | banters | b. | gluts | c. | wantons | d. | antics |
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The co-hosts of morning television news shows _____ on the air, good-naturedly
teasing each other about all sorts of things.
a. | banter | b. | maim | c. | venerate | d. | veer |
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The drummer exchanged _____ with his fans to keep them amused.
a. | banter | b. | glut | c. | wanton | d. | incognito |
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Before introducing his first guest, the talk-show host always likes to _____ a
little with the show’s bandleader.
a. | minimize | b. | venerate | c. | banter | d. | veer |
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At holiday time, the city is _____ with traffic, tourists, and shoppers loaded
with bags and bundles.
a. | wanton | b. | legendary | c. | congested | d. | oblique |
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His lack of expertise in environmental law proved a _____ to his credibility as
a witness.
a. | detriment | b. | wanton | c. | banter | d. | glut |
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These dishes are very _____; they are unbreakable and can go from oven to
refrigerator.
a. | bountiful | b. | oblique | c. | durable | d. | legendary |
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The hardest problems demand _____ solutions because timid approaches usually
fail.
a. | avowed | b. | frugal | c. | enterprising | d. | incognito |
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“You are plainly a(n) _____ young woman,” said her boss, “and
if you continue to show such initiative and energy, I am sure you will go far.”
a. | incognito | b. | oblique | c. | wanton | d. | enterprising |
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The city council’s proposed budget was so _____ that many city agencies
protested they would have to cut staff and services.
a. | frugal | b. | durable | c. | oblique | d. | wanton |
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